On the Gate
A solo, guerrilla style public art project. Murals are created in my home studio and installed with minimal public scrutiny. They are created using local stories or events as inspiration.
Look Up
2022
This is the first iteration of On the gate. After securing permission from the building owners, I painted in response to the slatted fencing and small fig growing out of the top of the building. Words read: Look Up You Never Know What You Might See.
Attack of the Killer Pineapples
2023
Created to coincide with the growing popularity of local Halloween street parties, Attack references the businesses in Williams Street – Dayboro Butcher, Johnny’s Pizza Place and Dayboro Gelateria.
Cow on the loose
2024
This mural was a response to a future local folkloric story - the day the bulls escaped from the Dayboro Rodeo. Featuring hilarious commentary from local Facebook users, the story unfolded over a week or more as the bulls ran amok through people’s backyards, attacking walkers and scaring off family pets. This mural went up shortly after the bulls were captured with the headline “Cow out in Williams Street, no ear tag, unusual colouring. Last spotted near Dayboro Butchery”. One wag responded with “They usually are….”
Photo acknowledgment: Photos courtesy of the artist
